WhiteSaviorComplex

Confidentiality, Human Dignity, Social Media, and Social Work Study Abroad

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ID21619279
AuthorsLindsay Hamilton (0000-0002-1253-171X, Schlumberger (Ireland), corresponding author), Lisa M B Tokpa, Hannah McCain, Sarah Donovan (0000-0002-3594-2968), Sarah J Donovan (0000-0001-8416-9337)
Year2023
Volume59
Issue2
Pages466-476
Publication date2023-04-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Work Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-7797 • E-ISSN: 2163-5811
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10437797.2021.1997685
OpenAlexW4200018215
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited15

Many American social work education programs now offer study abroad components, which provide significant advantages to students, including cross-cultural exposure, personal and professional development, and preparation for a globalizing profession. However, multiple ethical challenges are presented when North American (often White) students interact with vulnerable populations abroad, including the use of social media. We searched for relevant institutional social media policies and found very little, except those encouraging students to post often while traveling. We offer case studies of potential model policies for both North American based universities and international-based hosting sites. Finally, we argue that study abroad programs in general, and social media policies specifically, must center the dignity, worth, and best interests of vulnerable populations

Confidentiality · Dignity · Human services · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Public relations · Social media · Sociology · Global Education and Multiculturalism · Law · Social Work Education and Practice · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development · Social Work

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